Operating sustainably
Summary
Overview of Google's data center sustainability efforts, focusing on net-zero carbon goals, 24/7 carbon-free energy, water stewardship, and energy efficiency metrics.
Key quotes
Our data centers deliver over six times more computing power per unit of electricity than they did just five years ago.
In 2024, the average annual power usage effectiveness (PUE) for our global fleet of data centers was 1.09, compared with the industry average of 1.56
The page details Google’s strategy for achieving net-zero emissions by 2030 and their approach to water cooling and replenishment. It highlights the use of Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE) as a key metric for infrastructure efficiency.